SUCCESS STORY
23% Cost Saving
Packaging Supply Chain Improvements for a Restaurant Chain
- A rapidly growing restaurant brand reduced costs by £1.1M
Outcomes
23% Cost Saving
Negotiated extended payment terms and improved supplier pricing, delivering £1.1M in annual savings
Supply Chain Efficiency
Streamlined the factory-to-outlet journey with next-day delivery and faster turnaround on re-orders
Improved Packaging Quality
Introduced higher-quality, more innovative packaging solutions at a lower cost
BACKGROUND
EBIT worked with a small but rapidly growing casual dining chain with a focus on food-to-go.
Persistent out-of-stocks and slow turnaround times in its packaging supply chain were affecting customer experience and operational performance across its outlets.
the challenge
Ahead of a packaging tender the chain needed to address three core challenges:
- Supply chain delays and bottlenecks
- Limited packaging innovation
- Cashflow pressure from existing supplier terms
SOLUTION
With deep expertise in packaging procurement and supply chain optimisation, EBIT carried out a full market review and strategic sourcing process to identify opportunities for cost reduction and operational improvement. Key actions included:
- Running a competitive tender process to challenge incumbent suppliers
- Negotiating extended payment terms to ease cashflow pressure
Reengineering the supply chain for faster delivery and better stock availability - Sourcing innovative, better-quality packaging that also reduced unit cost
EBIT’s experience in the packaging sector meant the client benefitted from access to leading suppliers, global sourcing options, and a sustainable solution aligned with future expansion.
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